Description: a shrub 3 meters in height. The oblong shaped leaf measures 5-15 centimeters in length. Yellow flowers can be found at the tip of its branches. Seeds are small and placed in long pods.How to Plant Akapulko: Plant the seed or stem cutting (20 centimeters in length with 2-3 nodes).
Harvesting: Harvest mature and healthy leaves.
Used for:
* Ring worm
* Athlete's foot
* Scabies
Preparation: Pound suffient amount of fresh leaves.
How to Use:
* Apply the juice on the affected area 1 to 2 times a day.
* If the person develops an allergy while using the above preparation, prepare the following:
- Put 1 cup of chopped fresh leaves in an earthen jar. Pour in 2 glassfuls of water. Cover it.
- Bring the mixture to a boil until the 2 glassfuls of water originally poured have been reduced to 1 glassful.
- Strain the mixture. You must use this strained liquid while it is warm.
- Apply the warm decoction on the affected area 1 to 2 times a day.
Source: doh.gov.ph
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